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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1891
Page
7
A Atlanta woman files a breach of promise suit alleging failure to honor a pending marriage, naming the defendant as a local suitor. The case proceeds in Fulton County court with the plaintiff seeking damages and restitution.
A New York case centers on a wealthy young man and his former fiancée. The man’s father, a multimillionaire, disapproves of the marriage and refuses to honor a bond. The estranged fiancé sues for ten thousand dollars as complications unfold, with family tensions and a jail bond noted.
In Norcross Georgia a mulberry tree in Dr. McDaniel’s front yard puffed white smoke from its limbs for two hours. Mrs McDaniel and neighbors watched as the tree emitted tobacco like puffs then settled to sleep at six o’clock. Colonel George H. Jones and other Gwinnett county residents vouched for the strange tale.
Savannah reports Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Gailor elected bishop to replace the late Bishop Beckwith. The convention drew widespread clergy and laity attendance with a close vote among Gailor, Chauncey Williams, and Alexander C. Garrett. Gailor, 34, is vice chancellor of the University of the South and known for vigor and intellect.
A family in Argentina was killed in a suspected mafia-linked attack. Police have launched an investigation into the motive and potential suspects as relatives mourn the casualties. Local authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Near Corrientes four members of the Monari family are killed by six masked men after they refuse to give Leonora to Duigi Zoluzzi. Monari and Zoluzzi had quarrels over the match. Leonora survived by hiding as the bodies were dumped in the river. Proving ties to the Mafia were found on Zoluzzi.
A sea of fire leaves smoking ruins and ash in the desolated towns. Firefighters battled widespread brush and structure fires as residents evacuated amid collapsing buildings and embers drifting over streets.
Reports from Dernort and nearby towns describe vast wildfires sweeping Michigan counties from Clare to Newaygo and Mecosta. Rail lines halted as trains burned and derailed. residents evacuated with towns like Walkerville and Monton cut off. Survivors arrive exhausted, clothing their only possessions, many feared dead in the woods as fires spread across towns and woods statewide.
London reports influenza deaths in the past week exceed the 1890 peak by twenty one, while lung disease deaths total 584, seven hundred more than average. Eminent figures including Sir John Lubbock Gladstone and Joseph Chamberlain are ill. the Prince of Wales also contracts influenza and fumigation at Parliament begins.
The Tennessee Bankers association holds its second annual convention in Nashville with over fifty bank officials. Highlights include remarks by Porter on executive council selection and taxation, and Godwin of Memphis arguing for free coinage of silver to lift farm prices. Col S A Champion notes tax disparities and calls for action over several days.
In Rome Georgia on May 15 a cave was found on J M Wimpee’s land near Hogg mountain by George Wimpee while iron ore prospecting. The cave bottom showed a brittle white metal suggesting native silver and samples were sent for analysis though no result is yet available.
Early in the morning burglars entered John Stevenson's general store in the central square of Indianapolis with a private watch and escaped with several dollars in silk and other goods. Police investigated the break in and are pursuing suspects.
The Buccaneer severely damaged near Eurapa point off Gibraltar on March 16. Panic swept the emi grants as the incident drew ships to the scene but no injuries were reported.
A Georgia preacher, Dr. Carswell, returning from Florida, predicts an imminent end of the world during a recent sermon. The rumor suggests judgment will dawn soon, with some communities interpreting it as arriving in 1892.
A bond arrival at San Antonio brings a second class train of Chinese men under guard by a reverue officer and two policemen. They are confined for transport to San Francisco and then to Europe. The men, faces pressed to windows, appear distressed during the journey.
A presented retro health promo touts living to AD 2000 by observing health laws. It praises Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a small sugar coated remedy that cures bilious headaches constipation and disorders from an inactive liver. It claims convenience as a vest pocket remedy.
Georgia report notes Sir Eugene Drake expected to retrieve a multi million dollar legacy after years of debate. The heirs, ten children, stand to share close to twenty million each as the rightful heirs are determined. The Crawford Herald discusses local interest and regional wealth implications.
In Atlanta on May 14 Judge Marshall J. Clarke holds that Armour Company and Nelson Morris Company fall under the cold storage tax act. Fines were issued under that act, and the decision may be appealed. If upheld, beef agencies could be affected and prices may rise.
In Carnesville Georgia on May 12 1891 W L Pike of Jefferson and J N Worley of Elberton visit for the Tom Coffee et al versus W W T and J H Duncan case over bond on executors John Duncan estate valued at about 15000 to 20000 dollars. Justices court heard two trials with several cases postponed amid local marriage licenses and a school commissioner vacancy fueling quick political maneuvering.
The Athens delegates to the Red Men's convention in Savannah report a pleasant time. Mr C J O Farrell plans several new houses, Fred Butler aims to open a brick yard, and Mr T Fowler will start a wool factory soon. Chas Mell receives Governor Northen's commission as Instructor of Riflemen for the Ninth Georgia Battalion elevating him to First Lieutenant.
George Ross, colored, sentenced to six years in Shelby county for housebreaking and grand larceny, attacked another prisoner with a knife three weeks earlier and assaulted with a chair. A haul of knives was found securing prisoners who were marched to the alarm. The report notes one-armed knife extents and a chaotic scene with baskets of knives seized.
An elderly churchgoer collapsed and died during services at Goshen Church near Key West Kentucky on May 14. The incident occurred as attendees observed worship in the Goshen church. Authorities are investigating the sudden death while a second elderly member was noted during the service.
A house owned by Jerry Norton on the Thomompson place near Carxzsville, Georgia burned on Monday night and authorities say it was the work of an incendiary. Several names appear garbled in the report, with no clear details on investigations or charges.
In New York on May 15 a report notes Blaine endured another gout attack not severe enough to require immediate doctor care. He retained appetite and will follow Dr Dennis orders to rest and avoid travel until he recovers.
Abe Newman of Hawkinsville driving drunk with wife and three children, their wagon near Jelk's mill toppled as a blind horse turned into a pond. Mrs Newman was rescued by locals, but the three children drowned. In Kentucky a barber Ed Montgomery fired at night operator Hugh Allen during a Methodist supper crowd. no one injured. Montgomery is in custody.
Report from Cuiiaco May 15 notes the American Medical Association trustees meeting to elect an auditor and business manager for the journal. Dr. J C Culberson of Cincinnati, editor of The Lancet and Clinic, was expected to move to Chicago for immediate charge amid a sharp contest.
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